By Gazette Staff
September 20th, 2025
BURLINGTON, ON
The city is seeking individuals with experience in bylaws, bylaw enforcement, and/or public service to join an Appeals Committee, which hears appeals from decisions made by the City related to licensing.
The Appeals Committee is a quasi-judicial body appointed by Burlington City Council to:
- Hear appeals against decisions issued by the City under the City’s Licensing Bylaws. This includes decisions to refuse, revoke, suspend, or add terms and conditions of a business license. The Appeals Committee will decide whether to uphold the decision and/or apply conditions; and
- Hear appeals against orders issued by the City under the City’s Property Standards Bylaw, as amended and under subsection 15.2(2) of the Building Code Act. The Appeals Committee will decide whether to confirm, modify or rescind an order to demolish or repair, or extend the time for complying with the order.
Meeting Frequency
Appeals Committee meetings will be scheduled once a month. Additional meetings may be added to the regularly scheduled meeting calendar if required.
Committee Composition
The Appeals Committee consists of three (3) to five (5) members of the public.
Appointed member terms will be four years from the date of appointment to coincide with the term of Council. Members hold office until their successors are appointed.
Key Qualifications
In addition to the general eligibility requirements outlined in the Public Appointment Policy, preference will be given to members of the public with experience in business by-laws, by-law enforcement, public service, community engagement, or governance. Candidates should demonstrate proficiency in legislative interpretation and sound judgment and preferably have prior experience on a committee or task force, with a sustained commitment to community well-being.
Remuneration
Members receive $80 per meeting
Chair receives $100 per meeting
Deadline: Sept. 24, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
Questions? Email clerks@burlington.ca
Here’s a crazy idea..what if the teams who reject it hear the appeals? If I was a citizen on that board all appeals would be approved as the city blindly rejects things.
Will probably save some money on per diems if no one applies. And be sure to follow the BAD process if anyone does.